Buddleja saligna
False Olive, Squarestem Butterflybush
Also known as: Callicarpa paniculata Lam. +6 more
- Callicarpa paniculata Lam.
- Chilianthus arboreus (L.f.) DC.
- Chilianthus arboreus (L.fil.) Benth.
- Chilianthus oleaceus Burch.
- Nuxia saligna (Willd.) Benth.
- Scoparia arborea L.fil.
- Semnos paniculata Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Buddleja saligna (commonly known as False Olive or Squarestem butterflybush) is a shrub or tree within the Scrophulariaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California